US4084008A
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Instantized potato products and method of making same
Assignee: General Mills Inc
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Filing: 1975-07-14
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Granted: 1978-04-11
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Expires: 1995-07-14
Abstract
Abstract Fresh, whole potatoes are washed, peeled and cut into pieces. The pieces are blanched, treated in a sulfite solution and then partially dehydrated to a moisture content of between about 35-65% by weight. The partially dehydrated slices are then steam cooked and subsequently dehydrated to a shelf stable moisture content of less than 10 percent.
Inventors
- 👤 Mao H. Yueh
- 👤 Herman W. Mueller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:39
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/10; A23L19/12; A23L19/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
A method for preparing dehydrated instantized potato pieces comprising cutting a fresh potato into pieces, blanching the pieces, dehydrating the pieces to a moisture content in the range of about 35-65% by weight, steam cooking the partially dehydrated pieces and then dehydrating the cooked pieces to a moisture content of less than 10% by weight.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
55 words
A method for preparing dehydrated instantized potato pieces comprising cutting a fresh potato into pieces, blanching the pieces, dehydrating the pieces to a moisture content in the range of about 35-65% by weight, steam cooking the partially dehydrated pieces and then dehydrating the cooked pieces to a moisture content of less than 10% by weight.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the cooked pieces are dehydrated at a temperature of about 110° to 270° F.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said pieces are dices.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 3 wherein said dices are cubes of about one-inch in each said dimension.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said pieces are slices.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said pieces are shreds.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 2 wherein said cooked pieces are dehydrated to a moisture content of about 7 to 8% by weight.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
51 words
A method for preparing dehydrated instantized potato pieces comprising dehydrating an uncooked blanched potato piece to a moisture content in the range of about 35-65% by weight, steam cooking the partially dehydrated piece and then dehydrating the cooked piece to a shelf stable moisture content of less than 10% by weight.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
51 words
A method for preparing dehydrated instantized potato pieces comprising dehydrating an uncooked blanched potato piece to a moisture content in the range of about 35-65% by weight, steam cooking the partially dehydrated piece and then dehydrating the cooked piece to a shelf stable moisture content of less than 10% by weight.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 8 wherein said potato piece is a potato piece formed from a potato dough by extrusion.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
68 words
A method for preparing instantized potato pieces comprising treating an uncooked blanched potato piece having a surface portion by partially dehydrating said surface portion thereby providing a toughened surface portion, said piece after said partial dehydration having a moisture content of about 35-65% by weight, then steam cooking said potato piece and subsequently dehydrating the piece to a shelf stable moisture content of less than 10% by weight.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
68 words
A method for preparing instantized potato pieces comprising treating an uncooked blanched potato piece having a surface portion by partially dehydrating said surface portion thereby providing a toughened surface portion, said piece after said partial dehydration having a moisture content of about 35-65% by weight, then steam cooking said potato piece and subsequently dehydrating the piece to a shelf stable moisture content of less than 10% by weight.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 10 wherein said potato piece has a thickness of at least about 0.05 inches.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 11 wherein said partial dehydration is by heat treatment.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-04-10 | 1981-10-10 | 1982-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-10 | 1985-10-10 | 1986-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-10 | 1989-10-10 | 1990-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |